osition Summary

The Release Manager is responsible for scheduling, planning, and controlling the software's development and delivery process.The Release Manager is responsible for handling the DevOps team to deliver the services on time and manage both IT operations and developers. Release Managers are responsible for the lifecycle that involves stages such as scheduling the release, coordinating between teams, and deploying the release as per schedule and within budget. The Release Manager has to release the software after completing the testing and deployment stages and work closely with the application development, testing, and production teams.

Essential Job Functions

• Plan the release of and release life cycle.
• Communicate the project-related tasks such as plans, timelines, requirements, etc. between different teams.
• Coordinate the release schedule and resources required depending upon the third-party applications, defect backlogs, planned releases, and infrastructure updates.
• Identify the risks that can delay the release and manage them, such that the scope scheduled, and quality of the release is not affected.
• Track the progress and find issues, if any. Always work to improve the process of release.
• Make sure that the release is planned, according to the requirements and budget.
• Schedule the release readiness reviews before deployment and milestone reviews after each release.
• Create plans for the implementation and deployment as per the release schedule.
• Plan and give weekly updates on the release activities
• Make sure the allocation of Release Engineers to every release.
• Communicate with release managers from different IT departments.
• Lead the Go-Live activities to deploy the software successfully.
• Team up with relevant development teams responsible for building the automation tools used to develop and deploy the software.
• Schedule the CAB meetings to discuss the release schedules with the team and find roadblocks, if any.
• Maintain documentation related to procedures on build and release, various notifications lists, and dependencies.
• Make improvements in the methodologies used for configuration management and development of software that helps to find ways to use in configuration management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Expertise working with DevOps and Agile Methodologies
• Expertise in computer programming
• Expertise in the use of application release automation tools.
• Expertise in traditional agile methodologies, including Scrum, Waterfall, or Kanban.
• Great understanding of application infrastructure, system architecture and operating system.

Education

• Bachelor s or master s degree in a relevant field, such as Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Experience and Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing complex software release cycles.
• Deep understanding of software development lifecycles and Agile methodologies.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams, including development, testing, and operations.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
• Experience in managing and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a Full-time/Contract position. Days and hours of work are standard business hours. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

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